Before electric planes become the norm, we need airlines to make use of biofuels
Electric planes are expected to play a massive role in reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation industry in the future, but unfortunately, there’s still a long road ahead before commercial electric planes become the industry standard. In the meantime, we need to look at other ways of Read More...
Bernie Sanders Campaign to offset all its emissions during presidential race
The field of Democrats running in the 2020 presidential election features a number of candidates who place climate change as a top priority. To stand out from the crowd, Sen. Bernie Sanders has announced his presidential campaign will become the first in the 2020 race to promise to offset the Read More...
German scientists have invented a cooling system that doesn’t harm the planet
You may not realize it, but your air conditioning is warming up the planet. That’s because air conditioning systems contain highly toxic fluorocarbons that have proven to be powerful greenhouse gases with remarkable heat-trapping capabilities. The good news is better cooling systems are on their Read More...
If you can’t avoid flying, choose the airlines trying to cut down on emissions
By avoiding air travel altogether, you’re doing the environment a huge favor. The problem is avoiding airplanes and using alternative forms of transportation isn’t always possible, especially if you have to make it overseas. Still, you can make a difference by traveling with the airlines that Read More...
Holding cities accountable to their emissions targets will soon be easier
The problem with holding countries, cities, and even individual companies accountable for their pledges to cut down on emissions is that monitoring emissions is a real challenge. We can estimate with relative accuracy how much a certain entity is emitting, but tracking down the exact amount remains Read More...
For every item bought, Etsy will offset emissions from shipping free of charge
Online shopping may be a heck of a lot more convenient than heading to a brick-and-mortar shop, but it comes at the expense of the environment. Think about it: every item you buy online requires plastic packaging and needs to be shipped to your doorstep, which automatically creates emissions from Read More...
Costa Rica pledges to achieve zero net carbon emissions by 2050
Costa Rica may be one of the top nations when it comes to climate action, but that's not stopping the Central American nation from upping their game. Recently, Costa Rica laid out a long-term plan to achieve zero emissions by 2050 in an attempt to help decarbonize the world economy and curb global Read More...
A British power plant is trialing ‘negative emission’ carbon-capture technology
Burning biomass has been seen as a green-ish option for power generation, as it is renewable, although scientists have warned the emissions caused by burning it may outweigh the benefits. Capturing those emissions, however, could solve that problem. In England, the biggest power station fueled by Read More...
Jordan's capital is creating green mosques and schools to tackle emissions
Poking above the bright pink bougainvillea that spills into the street, the lone minaret of the Ta'la Al-Ali mosque towers over the Khalda neighborhood of Amman. Aside from its colorful stain-glassed windows and ornate calligraphy, this mosque stands out for another reason: its roof is covered with Read More...
This unexpected factor is causing America’s big dip in CO2 emissions
A recent report has found that the carbon footprint from generating electricity has dropped to an all-time low since 1987. While the adoption of renewables or the shift from coal to natural gas would seem like the likely cause for the decrease, it’s actually the reduced industrial demand for Read More...